Hurricanes place Semin on waivers, plan to buy out his contract

Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Carolina Hurricanes placed forward Alexander Semin on unconditional waivers Tuesday with the intent of buying out his contract.

Semin must clear waivers at noon Wednesday before his deal can be bought out. The 31-year-old has three years remaining on a five-year contract he signed in March 2013.

Semin had a career-worst six goals and added 13 assists in 57 games during a largely disappointing 2014-15 season. During his three seasons with Carolina, he had 41 goals and 64 assists.